Axis 223 to 300 Blackout

[jmhollid]

I have run into a major issue converting my Axis 223 to 300 blackout.

I purchased a ER Shaw 300 blackout barrel and while trying to install the barrel ran into issue with the threads. After speaking with a local gunsmith, he suggested I purchase a thread tap to clean up the threads then I would be good. Well lets just say I am no machinist and cross thread the tap and destroyed my receiver. I am now in the process of hunting down a used Axis 223 to finish the project.

Does anyone know if the receiver is the same size for calibers other than .223 Rem? I have reached out to Savage but still waiting to hear back from them.